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We are a small, friendly running club based at Garforth Squash Club, just off Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds. We run twice a week on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We meet at 19:15 in the squash centre lobby and run at 19:30. Various groups set off at the same time, so you can choose your distance and speed on the night. Most runs are around 5 to 7 miles, with some groups going out further.
We have around 70 members of various abilities and standards. The club age group ranges from 22 to 71.
In April each year, we have a new beginners group, so now is a good time to take the plunge and get started or to join and get some support if you're taking part in a longer event for the first time. See the news section below for more on this.
The club organises its own social and handicap races and the Leeds Country Way. We are well represented at many organised races from 5k to marathons, in cross country events and off road. We see our club members get personal bests and tackle longer distances all the time. Some of last year's beginners have now done their first 10k runs and we've had a few first time marathoners in 2011 and 2012 too.
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Beginners Group
This year's beginners group started on 24th April. It's a 13 week course and only costs £13. Even better, you get the £13 knocked off your club membership fee if you decide to join the club. The course is for all abilities, from complete beginners, to people who want to improve their running. There's still time to join.
The group will set off from Garforth Squash Club at 7pm each week. This earlier start time allows a slower pace, so that you can still socialise with the rest of the club and go to the pub at the end!
You don't need to join our club until the end of the course and then it's up to you. No pressure! So you can 'try before you buy' and see if it's for you. Many of our beginners from last year's group are now regular runners with the club, so we hope you'll enjoy it and join us too.
James Herriot race and social day out
We've organised a coach for the James Herriot race at Castle Bolton on 29th July and hope to make it a good social day out for the club, like Brid last year, whether you are running or not.
There are still spare seats on the coach, for club members and their family. If you want a place, it's free for members and supporters and £10 for non-members and their supporters. Please let Craig, or any of the committee members know if you want a place or use the link below to get in touch.
Next social
The next social run is on Tuesday 26th June and will head over to the Greyhound at Saxton for good food and cheap beer. Meet at the usual time at Garforth Squash Club.
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Each month the commitee select a runner who has done well in a recent event, improved or given an outstanding contribution to the club. This month's runner of the month is Jonathan Henderson for his excellent performance in the London Marathon..
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You'll find lots of updates about our social events and runs on facebook too. You'll also find posts from our club members about their personal achievements. Join our facebook group and help to motivate others too.
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